Israel Vows To Defy UN Resolution on Settlements

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By Reuters December 23, 2016

Israel will not abide by the terms of a United Nations Security Council resolution adopted on Friday demanding an end to settlement activity, a statement from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

“Israel rejects this shameful anti-Israel resolution at the U.N. and will not abide by its terms,” the statement said

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